Eugene Mananga Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
Eugene Stephane Mananga, an adjunct professor of Applied Physics at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) for his contributions to physics research, education and mentorship.
The distinction recognizes his work in solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a technique that probes the structure and behavior of materials by measuring the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei. It also honors his service supporting groups underrepresented in physics. Each year, fellowship recommendations are limited to no more than one-half of one percent of the Society’s membership.
Mananga earned his fellowship for “ significant contributions to the theory of spin dynamics in solid-state NMR, the development of a novel phase-cycling protocol that removes artifacts, and exemplary service and mentorship supporting underrepresented groups in physics.” Mananga was recommended for APS Fellowship by the Society’s Forum on Education and elected by its Council of Representatives at its September meeting.
“Being elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society is a tremendous honor and a humbling recognition of my contributions to physics and scientific education,” Mananga said. “I share this distinction with my collaborators, students, and colleagues whose dedication and partnership have made this journey possible.”
Mananga joined NYU in 2015 and has taught courses spanning mechanics, electricity, optics and thermodynamics. His research examines how nuclear spins behave and how experimental methods can produce clearer measurements of materials.
The fellowship follows his 2026 induction as a member of Sigma Xi and other national recognition for his research and mentoring. In 2025, he received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring —the nation’s highest honor for STEM mentoring awarded by the White House. He also received the 2024 Distinguished Mentor Award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science.
During summer 2026, Mananga conducted research at Los Alamos National Laboratory through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Visiting Faculty Program. His previous appointments through the program include Brookhaven, Lawrence Berkeley and Argonne national laboratories.
